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WSTA launches Christmas campaign to turnaround sales of fortified wines

Published: 20 December, 2016

The UK wine trade and consumers alike are being called upon to 'Save Santa's Sherry' in a festive campaign from the WSTA.

Hess Family sells Glen Carlou to Pactolus

Published: 20 December, 2016

Hess Family Wine Estates is selling its prestigious South African Glen Carlou winery to the Pactolus Consortium, headed by tech investor and serial entrepreneur Wayne Pitout, for an undisclosed sum.

Tax accounts for 50% of consumers' alcohol shop this Christmas

Published: 19 December, 2016

Baskets and trolleys are heavy at this time of year with alcohol for the festive season, but they would feel considerably lighter if it wasn't for the high rate of duty in the UK.

Lanchester Wines acquires majority share in The Wine Fusion

Published: 19 December, 2016

Lanchester Wines hasunveiled plans to extend its networks within the global wine sector via the acquisition of London-based wine production and agency house, The Wine Fusion.

Three new appellations awarded Côtes du Rhône Villages (with Geographical Names) status

Published: 19 December, 2016

France's second largest AOC winegrowing region has promoted three new villages within the appellation hierarchy.

Liv-ex year review: Fine wine hits five-year high as Bordeaux gets back on top

Published: 19 December, 2016

2016 was the year that Bordeaux recovered after four years of decline and the fine wine market received a significant post-Brexit boost.

Sipsmith purchase by Beam Suntory brings welcome reaction from WSTA

Published: 16 December, 2016

Beam Suntory's purchase of a 100% controlling stake in Sipsmith, the artisanal London Dry Gin producer, points to the growing global reach of the renaissance in British gin.

Ars Collecta Cava breaks price ceiling

Published: 16 December, 2016

Barcelona wine producer Codorniu has launched a new high-end range of Cavas, including the most expensive Cava ever made

UK growth central to Vega Sicilia's expansion plans

Published: 16 December, 2016

Vega Sicilia is to increase its presence in Britain in a bid to capitalise on swelling demand for Spain and high end wines

New buying director joins Berry Bros. & Rudd

Published: 15 December, 2016

One of Britain's oldest wine merchants is welcoming a new person to head up its buying team.

Craft beer and Prosecco in 2017: Will their bark be worse than their bite?

Published: 15 December, 2016

The epic rise of craft beer and Prosecco are the two major success stories of recent times, but one market analyst has suggested that 2017 could offer a reality check for the two juggernauts as they struggle to keep up with projections.

Diageo partners with Deliveroo for last minute Christmas orders

Published: 14 December, 2016

Diageo is the latest company to hop into bed with delivery start-up Deliveroo.

Prosecco bursts Champagne's bubble with faster sales growth across Europe

Published: 14 December, 2016

Sales of Prosecco in the UK continue to rise faster than Champagne despite the Champagne sector's attempts to compete by dropping prices.

Patagonian wine taking steps into the multiples with Buckingham Schenk

Published: 14 December, 2016

Patagonaian wines from southern Argentina are taking steps into the UK off-trade with a new listing at Waitrose.

Christmas could rescue the multiples from a dismal November

Published: 14 December, 2016

Shoppers might have been happy with their purchases but Black Friday failed to bring a boost to supermarkets when the shopping holiday landed on November 26.

Growers Champagne offering an alternative to Prosecco this Christmas, says Virgin Wines

Published: 13 December, 2016

Grower Champagnes having been sparking consumer interest at Virgin Wines, where wine buyers are expecting sales to flourish this Christmas.

Bolney Wine Estate on opening the door to 2017

Published: 13 December, 2016

When Bolney Wine Estate was started in 1972 by owners Janet and Rodney Pratt, it was one of only six commercial vineyards in the country.

Santa Rita named Chile's Winery of the Year

Published: 13 December, 2016

Major Chilean winery Viña Santa Rita has been named as Wines of Chile's 2016 Winery of the Year.

Wine trends: Predictions 2017

Published: 13 December, 2016

White from red regions, Loire and premium US whites are going to be 2017's big winners, according to Bibendum.

Boris Becker backs new Accolade Wine brand as TWE ends UK bottling deal

Published: 12 December, 2016

Tennis star Boris Becker has been revealed as a brand ambassador for a new Chilean brand from Accolade Wine as Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) announced it will no longer be bottling its wine destined for the UK market at the Accolade Park base.

WSTA launches Christmas campaign to turnaround sales of fortified wines

Hess Family sells Glen Carlou to Pactolus

Tax accounts for 50% of consumers' alcohol shop this Christmas

Lanchester Wines acquires majority share in The Wine Fusion

Three new appellations awarded Côtes du Rhône Villages (with Geographical Names) status

Liv-ex year review: Fine wine hits five-year high as Bordeaux gets back on top

Sipsmith purchase by Beam Suntory brings welcome reaction from WSTA

Ars Collecta Cava breaks price ceiling

UK growth central to Vega Sicilia's expansion plans

New buying director joins Berry Bros. & Rudd

Craft beer and Prosecco in 2017: Will their bark be worse than their bite?

Diageo partners with Deliveroo for last minute Christmas orders

Prosecco bursts Champagne's bubble with faster sales growth across Europe

Patagonian wine taking steps into the multiples with Buckingham Schenk

Christmas could rescue the multiples from a dismal November

Growers Champagne offering an alternative to Prosecco this Christmas, says Virgin Wines

Bolney Wine Estate on opening the door to 2017

Santa Rita named Chile's Winery of the Year

Wine trends: Predictions 2017

Boris Becker backs new Accolade Wine brand as TWE ends UK bottling deal

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